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Shui Rong was unaware of his presence, and handed the handkerchief back to Yuanyang, saying softly, "Thank you for your help, Miss Yuanyang."

Yuanyang blinked her sparkling almond-shaped eyes at the embroidered handkerchief that Shui Rong handed back to her. She pursed her moist cherry lips, reached out to take it back with a slightly drunken face, and led the way with her eyes lowered in silence.

Chapter 105: Teaching the Way to Control Your Husband

Rongqing Hall, inside the inner wing room.

When the banquet was over, the female members of the family were also aware of the etiquette and knew that the bride would have some "private conversations" with her family members, so they all left first. Even Aunt Xue was tactful enough not to join in.

Except for Yuanchun, everyone else in this room right now are "members of the Jia family".

Lady Jia was wearing a snow-blue satin stand-up collar with a ginger lotus pattern embroidered on the collar and a red gold floral pattern. Her silver hair was combed neatly. She was leaning on the kang covered with bright red felt strips, and with a kind face she was talking to Yuanchun beside her about something.

Beside her, Madam Wang was fingering Buddhist beads in her hand and watching the scene with a smile on her face.

Sister Feng wore an autumn-style sable-skin Zhaojun suit, a pearl-studded belt, a peach-pink flowered jacket, a dark blue silk grey squirrel cloak, and a bright red crepe silver squirrel skin skirt. She looked rosy and gorgeous. Her phoenix eyes moved over Yuanchun's elegant and luxurious outfit, and she could not hide her envy.

Seeing Yuanchun's radiant complexion and her plump cheeks full of spring, Jia's mother knew that she was living a comfortable life in the palace, but she still asked worriedly: "Big girl, is there anything wrong with you in the palace? Are you satisfied with the food and clothes?"

Yuanchun felt warm in her heart and smiled: "Grandma, everything is fine with my granddaughter. There is nothing wrong with me. In the palace, I can eat whatever I want. It's almost the same as at home."

Hearing this, Jia's mother laughed, patted Yuanchun's head lovingly, and sighed, "You have always been sensible, but I am afraid that you only report good news and not bad news, which makes people worry for nothing."

As she spoke, Jia's mother tilted her head to look at Baoqin who was standing beside her and asked, "Baoqin, tell me something."

Baoqin smiled and said, "The prince is very kind to you. He gives you everything good. Besides, you are in charge of the affairs of the mansion now. You can relax, old lady."

Upon hearing this, Jia Mu and the others were completely relieved. This new bride set the rules when she first entered the family, and now she has handed over the housekeeping affairs to Yuanchun, which shows how much she values ​​her.

Mrs. Wang's eyes rolled slightly, feeling somewhat worried, and she asked, "How is the concubine of the prince?"

The matter of the prince's favored concubine is what Mrs. Wang cares about the most. After all, there are scandals in the capital where powerful people favor concubines and kill their wives. Judging from the news from the Zhen family, the prince's favor for the concubine is unusual, so she has been thinking about it for a long time. She doesn't want her eldest maid to end up like this, otherwise she would not have specially arranged for Tanchun's dowry, and her dowry maid was also carefully selected to prevent this.

Yuanchun understood what she said and said with a smile, "I have also seen Qin's daughter. She is a steady person and not a restless person. Mother, please relax."

Baoqin, who was standing by, also noticed Mrs. Wang's worry and whispered, "Madam, ever since our daughter entered the palace, the prince has been clinging to her and resting with her every day."

Everyone smiled upon hearing this, and looked at Yuanchun with playful eyes. Sister Feng narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and said with a smile: "Look at the extraordinary demeanor of the prince. It is obvious that he cares for people. He is much better than my husband. It can be seen that elder sister is a blessed person."

Grandmother Jia was full of shame, pointing at Sister Feng and scolding her, "Go away, go away, you are involved in everything."

Feng Jieer didn't care at all. She covered her mouth with a handkerchief in her hand, tilted her flexible waist and laughed without any image, making everyone laugh.

Yuanchun's face flushed red, and she gave Baoqin a look with her bright starry eyes. What nonsense was she saying? Did she have any shame?

After laughing, Jia's mother looked at Yuanchun kindly with her old eyes. As for the concubine in the palace, they had all heard about it from the Zhen family. Now, after hearing Yuanchun's evaluation of her, they had a rough idea in their minds and guessed that this was just a rumor.

Moreover, judging from the prince's attitude towards Yuanchun, he has a clear mind and is not a person without sense of propriety who would do such an ugly thing as favoring a concubine and neglecting his wife.

After a pause, Jia's mother spoke earnestly, "Big girl, don't learn from Feng girl. It's common for ordinary families to take concubines, not to mention that the prince is a royal noble. As long as they behave themselves, you don't have to worry about it."

Yuanchun agreed with what he said. It was normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, let alone people in the royal family. If they became jealous, not only the prince but also the royal family would be dissatisfied.

It was just that when Grandmother Jia mentioned Sister Feng, Yuanchun couldn't help but look at her. Grandmother Jia was teaching her, and at the same time, she was also reminding Sister Feng. You know, Sister Feng was notoriously difficult to deal with. Seeing that she looked normal, she couldn't help but admire Sister Feng in her heart. She was really thick-skinned.

Seeing that Yuanchun was sensible, Jia's mother was pleased. This girl was brought up by her, so she was relieved and knew that she would never become like Feng.

Mrs. Wang felt a little uncomfortable. Was Grandmother Jia trying to persuade Yuanchun to be magnanimous?

After thinking for a while, Madam Wang gently reminded, "Old Madam, the prince has a good temper, I'm afraid some slutty hooves will take advantage of him."

Upon hearing this, Lady Jia looked up at Mrs. Wang. Although her words were harsh, they made sense. The prince did have a good temper, but she was afraid that some vixen would take advantage of this to please him.

After a pause, Grandmother Jia said, "Girl, your mother is right. There are so many evil people who are eyeing a man like the prince. And these men are greedy, so they are bound to be fooled.

You are the one arranged by the emperor, and the mistress of the palace. Sometimes you don't have to spoil the prince. You should act coquettishly when you should, and lose your temper when you should. You should be relaxed in moderation and don't just think about being a good wife and let the prince do whatever he wants.

Like your aunt and Sister You from the East Mansion, both of them only know how to flatter and are manipulated by their husbands. The more you are like this, the more people will look down on you, and you will develop their extravagant and lustful attitude, which will eventually make you bitter.

Of course, I'm not asking you to be too restrained by the prince. When it's time to take a concubine, you should act like a mistress. But don't let the prince feel that you're too casual. If you pretend to be deaf and dumb and don't know about my little gluttony, the prince will appreciate your kindness. You should show your usual respectful attitude towards the prince and put him first. From now on, you will have the final say in the mansion."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this. What Grandmother Jia said was too sharp, and for a moment they were unable to respond.

Yuanchun knew that what her grandmother said to her were intimate secrets that could not be told to outsiders. In the past, she was sent to the palace to be trained as a concubine, so she was required to be virtuous. But now she was the princess of the royal palace, and being too virtuous would only spoil her husband.

No wonder I saw my grandfather and grandmother treating each other with respect and loving each other as much as ever when I was a child. It turned out that my grandmother knew how to control her husband very well.

With Grandmother Jia as an example, Yuanchun naturally had no doubts, so she responded: "Granddaughter will remember grandma's teachings."

Seeing Yuanchun's positive attitude, Grandmother Jia was pleased. For the sake of her granddaughter, she had passed on all her past experiences to her.

Sister Feng's eyes turned slightly, and she sighed, "Ah, if the old ancestor had passed on these experiences to me, I would have been able to cure my wife. It shows that the old ancestor still loves my elder sister."

Hearing this, Jia's mother couldn't help laughing, pointing at Sister Feng and spitting, "You monkey, you are still talking about my faults. I'm telling you now, just do it."

Sister Feng looked disappointed, shaking her head and saying, "Forget it. My wife is a greedy person and I can't control her. Don't let it happen. Hey, I don't know how many sisters will come."

Everyone smiled when they heard this, and the atmosphere in the room became lively again.

At this moment, a voice came from the maid outside, "The prince is here."

Upon hearing this, Jia Mu and the others all looked at Yuanchun who was looking down. It had only been such a short time since they had been apart, yet she was so impatient to come back. She was really clingy.

In the small compartment of Rongqing Hall, Jia Baoyu, Ying, Tan, Xi Sanchun, Xiangyun, Baochai and Daiyu were chatting in low voices. The room was full of green willows and was filled with laughter.

Xiangyun sat aside eating cherries. Her slightly chubby face had charming dimples, which seemed to be the sour sweetness of the cherries. She was smiling, which was very pleasing.

Looking at this joyous scene, Xiangyun couldn't help feeling melancholy. Even the cherries in her hand didn't taste good anymore. She sighed and said, "After today, I don't know when I can see my third sister again. Without my third sister, I always feel like something is missing. I can't play to my heart's content."

Everyone was stunned and speechless when they heard this. Although they were young, they were not ignorant. Girls like Tanchun were married and would be the girls of other families in the future. It would be difficult for them to play with their sisters.

Baochai came forward holding her embroidered handkerchief, her plump jade cheeks smiling, and she lightly touched Xiangyun's forehead with her slender jade fingers, scolding with a smile: "You just want to play around, you really love to make trouble."

Xiangyun pursed her lips and argued, "I don't like to play tricks, but hey, I won't say it anymore."

Daiyu, wearing a lotus-colored dress, looked at Xiangyun with her clear eyes and understood what she meant. They were sisters who had been playing together since childhood and would occasionally quarrel with each other, but they had a deep relationship and never felt that anything was missing. But with the departure of the third girl, everyone felt a little empty in their hearts.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little quiet, Baochai turned to Tanchun and asked, "Third girl, are you and your elder sister doing well in the palace?"

Tanchun pursed her lips, her pretty face slightly reddened as she said, "My brother-in-law is kind to others, and my elder sister and I are all fine. Now my elder sister is in charge of the affairs of the mansion, and I usually help her out."

Baochai was slightly startled when she heard this. She had just entered the palace and was in charge of the affairs there.

Baoyu, who was sitting nearby, disagreed and said with a slightly disdainful look: "Why bother with those annoying things? Didn't my brother-in-law give my third sister the calligraphy of Yan Lugong? You might as well copy the calligraphy when you have free time."

Everyone was speechless when they heard this. If a girl doesn't take care of things after getting married, she is no different from salted fish. And if she only cares about herself, wouldn't she be gossiped about?

This Baoyu really only knows how to have fun. Even the indifferent Daiyu couldn't help but give Baoyu a look with her smart willow eyes and secretly called him "idiot".

Seeing that everyone didn't take it seriously, Baoyu immediately became dissatisfied and spread his hands and said, "What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

No one answered when they heard this.

PS: This is just one chapter for now, I can’t write the others.

Chapter 106 Jia Zheng: I recommend someone to the prince

In the wing room, Shui Rong walked in and greeted everyone. There was no need for Lady Jia to say much, just calling her Old Madam. Mrs. Wang was the mother-in-law, and she smiled sweetly. As for Sister Feng, there was no need for her to say much, just calling her sister-in-law touched her heart, and she shook with joy.

Everyone sat down. Shui Rong looked at Grandmother Jia and said in a clear voice, "Old Lady, I hope I didn't disturb your conversation, did I?"

Yuanchun and her family were talking in private, so it was inappropriate for Shui Rong to get involved. However, he just came to take a look, and it was not worth a big deal.

Hearing this, Jia's mother laughed and said, "Your Highness, that's not true. I'm so happy that you can come over."

At this time, Yuanchun fulfilled her wife's duty, handed over the teacup, and said softly, "My lord, have a sip of tea to moisten your throat."

Shui Rong took a sip and immediately praised: "Yuanchun is gentle and lovely. Thanks to the good teachings of the old lady and mother-in-law, I will be blessed in the future."

When facing Yue's family, Shui Rong naturally said good things about them, but it was not right for him to say bad things about his daughter-in-law just after she "returned to her parents' home". Besides, Yuanchun was indeed gentle and lovely, and behaved like a "loyal wife". Shui Rong had no reason to say anything bad about her.

Yuanchun listened to her husband praising her in front of her grandmother and others, and a touch of rouge appeared on her plump face. She glanced at Shui Rong with her bright starry eyes, then lowered her eyes and said nothing.

Mrs. Wang, as a mother, was naturally proud to see Shui Rong praising her daughter. She smiled and said, "Your Highness, the eldest girl has been well-behaved and sensible since she was young. She is also considerate of others. When Baoyu was young, it was difficult for him to go to school, and it was the eldest girl who helped him to learn."

As she spoke, Madam Wang recalled the past and felt a little melancholy. She wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "Well, the eldest girl got married right after leaving the palace. She didn't stay at home for long. As a mother, I couldn't bear to let her go."

Seeing that Mrs. Wang was sad, Yuanchun hurried forward to comfort her.

Seeing this, Grandmother Jia couldn't help but frown. She was reluctant, but why said all this in front of the prince? People who didn't know would think that she was dissatisfied with this marriage.

Thinking of this, Jia's mother said in a deep voice: "Zheng's daughter-in-law, today is the day when the eldest girl returns home. Why are you crying for no reason? If it gets out, people will think you have some complaints about this marriage."

Shui Rong understood what she said. Grandmother Jia was talking to him and was afraid that Shui Rong would think too much.

With a light laugh, Shui Rong said, "Old Madam, it is normal for my mother-in-law to have a deep affection for Yuanchun."

In Shui Rong's opinion, Mrs. Wang is indeed not a truly compassionate person, but her feelings for her own children are real. She broke up the marriage between Baoyu and Daiyu, and her actions were also from the perspective of her children. As parents, their purpose is to give their children what they think is the best.

After a pause, Shui Rong said, "How about this, let's not go back to the palace today and let Yuanchun and mother-in-law have a good chat about mother-daughter relationship."

After the "returning home" ceremony, the newlyweds usually return on the same day, but there is also a custom of staying for a few days, so even if Shui Rong and Yuanchun stay in the Jia Mansion, it is in accordance with the rules.

Yuanchun was moved when she heard this, but she looked a little worried. She knew that this was in accordance with the rules, but...

"Your Majesty, there are many things to do in the mansion. I'm afraid it's not easy to keep you here."

Grandmother Jia looked at Yuanchun deeply, her eyes full of joy for her. This eldest granddaughter knew when to advance and when to retreat, so there was no need for her to worry about her.

Shui Rong glanced at Yuanchun, who was frowning slightly, and understood in his heart that the "mansion has many matters to deal with" was just an excuse. The matters in the mansion were just "in-house" matters, and there was nothing that had to be dealt with today. In the final analysis, Yuanchun was still worried about Concubine Beijing. After all, she had not informed Concubine Beijing in advance, and she was afraid that Concubine Beijing would be unhappy about her decision to act first and report later.

After thinking for a moment, Shui Rong smiled and said, "Yuanchun, it's okay to deal with the affairs of the mansion tomorrow."

As he spoke, Shui Rong turned his head and told the pretty maid standing by, "Baoqin, go and ask Xiao Fuzi to send someone to the palace and tell them that the prince drank too much today and will rest for a day at his father-in-law's house."

Although Baoqin was Yuanchun's maid, she was also the master. When she saw Shui Rong giving the order, she quickly responded and went back to inform him.

Yuanchun looked at Shui Rong with her sparkling eyes, her heart had already softened. The prince had forgotten about this matter, and the concubine dowager would not say much. How could she not be moved that her own husband loved her so much?

Mrs. Wang looked at Shui Rong with a smile on her face. This son-in-law was humble in his words and deeds, and he loved his daughter so much. Naturally, the mother-in-law became more and more satisfied with her son-in-law.

"Since the prince wants to stay for a day, I will have someone make arrangements. We will not neglect the prince."

Shui Rong looked at Madam Wang's eager look and understood in his heart that when you have status and position, everyone you meet is kind, even someone like Madam Wang who is "kind on the outside but cold on the inside". At the moment, Madam Wang is completely the image of a kind mother-in-law. She is afraid that this temporary house will be decorated with gorgeous decorations.

At this moment, Sister Feng, who had been "looking at the nose with her eyes and the heart with her nose", turned her eyes and stepped forward with a smile and said, "The prince has said that Madam should reminisce with the elder sister and her daughter, and Madam will be relieved. Let me do this, so that I can show my face in front of the prince."

Mrs. Wang was in a good mood, so she didn't refuse and said, "Okay, then I'll leave it to you, little girl Feng. If the prince is not satisfied, you'll be in trouble."

When Feng Jieer heard this, her eyebrows slightly raised, and she said in a sour tone: "Oh, as the saying goes, 'a son-in-law is half a son'. Madam, what you said is too biased. I have become the unpopular one."

As he spoke, he began to laugh again. His laughter, like a silver bell, made Jia's grandmother and others smile.

Shui Rong looked at Feng Jieer who was talking and laughing loudly. Not only did she take charge of the matter with just a few words, but she also made everyone laugh. She was indeed a very versatile person.